As the first full weekend of Spring arrives and Spring fever hits, Syosset hosts a variety of events to get you out and about.
There’s the movie “The Social Network” at the library - which, whether you’re a fan or not of Facebook, the story of its creation is amazing. Also in Syosset there’s the musical “Guys and Dolls” or a dance celebration.
If you’re a beer lover, head over to the Coliseum for a Beer Festival. Want to get your garden started, you can learn how to grow herbs.
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1. Film –
Where/When: , 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset, March 25, @ 2 and 7 p.m.
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Why Go: The film is a chronicle of the founding of Facebook, the social-networking web site. Rated PG-13.
Pricing: Free.
2.
Where/When: , Ann Drive, Syosset, NY March 24 @ 7 p.m., March 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Support the school as they host the Musical Fable by Damon Runyen.
Pricing: $8.00
3.
Where/When: , 239 Cold Spring Rd., Syosset, 516-364-1177, http://www.lihsarts.org/ Friday, March 25 @ 8 p.m.
Why Go: Long Island's award winning company and dance schools present an evening of dance, in its 85th year, that has influenced generations of artists. With special guest artist, Martha Graham II.
Pricing: $20 at door, $15 in advance.
4. Spring Craft Beer Festival
Where/When: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1225 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY 800-745-3000, http://nassaucoliseum.com, Saturday, March 26 12 p.m-4 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Why Go: See more than 50 craft brewers from around the country who will be pouring samples of more than 100 of their finest brews.
Pricing: $45 per session in advance, $55.00 at door, $12 for designated driver.
5. Seminar Series: Cures for the Winter Blues
Where/When: Martin Viette Nurseries, 6050 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, 516-922-5530, http://martinviette.com , Saturdays @ 11 a.m., through April 9, 2011.
Why Go: Enjoy a weekly lecture surrounded by palm trees, orchids, African violets and more. Learn to grow parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and other herbs. Some of the talks fill up fast, if you arrive late, be prepared to stand.
Pricing: Free.
